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- LIBRES 3.1 Announcements
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- LIBRES: Library and Information Science Research
- (ISSN: 1058-6768 published monthly)
- January 19, 1993
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- Table of Contents
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- 1. Faculty Position Announcements (29 lines)
- 2. Computer Network Postdoc Position (24 lines)
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- 1.
- From: KATE MCCAIN <MCCAINKW@DUVM>
- Subject: Faculty Position Announcement
- ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE
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- Drexel University's College of Information Studies seeks applicants for a full-
- time tenure-track position in the broad area of the organization of knowledge.
- It is anticipated that the position will be filled at the assistant or
- associate level by a person with an appropriate earned or nearly earned PhD.
- The candidate will have responsibility for teaching, research and development
- in some combination of the following areas:
- * classification theory and knowledge representation
- * subject access systems design
- * organization of information for access and retrieval
- * bibliographic cataloging and classification
- * cognitive aspects of information-seeking behavior
- * text analysis for information retrieval
-
- The College, which offers a BS and MS in information systems, an ALA-accredited
- MS in library and information science, and a PhD, recognizes the pivotal role
- that information plays in society. Our view of information is broad, multi-
- disciplinary, and practical, and we are committed to reinventing education for
- information professionals. The successful candidate will participate in all
- teaching programs and will be expected to lead research and development
- activities in these domains. He or she will be responsible for oversight and
- some teaching of graduate courses in the organization of knowledge.
-
- Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses,
- and phone numbers of at least three references to Katherine W. McCain, PhD,
- Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee, College of Information Studies, Drexel
- University, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Review of applicants will begin February
- 15, 1993. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
-
- Drexel University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are
- encouraged to apply.
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- 2.
- From: "Stevan Harnad" <harnad@Princeton.EDU>
- Subject: Computer Networking Postdoc Position
-
- POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE
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- Post-doctoral Research Associate to assist full time in the study
- of the social and educational impact of computer networking in a
- large urban school district. The position requires a broad range
- of methodological skills, including knowledge of questionnaire
- design, interviewing techniques, and case study techniques. A strong
- background in social psychology, sociology, policy studies, or
- evaluation research with an emphasis on educational issues is desirable,
- as is experience in working in schools or other complex organizations.
- Writing skills are essential as are initiative, independence, and
- the ability to work harmoniously with others. This two-year position
- is available immediately, pending finalization of contract negotiations
- with the funding agency, NSF. Recruiting will continue until a suitable
- candidate has been found. The stipend is $25,000 per year. Interested
- candidates should send a vita and a letter summarizing their
- qualifications for the position AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Three letters
- of recommendation should also be sent as soon as possible to:
- Professor Janet W. Schofield, 816 Learning Research and Development
- Center, 3939 O'Hara Street, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- 15260 (e-mail SCHOF@PITTVMS).
-